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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

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When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

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Avoiding Last-Mile Challenges for Remote Workers

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But there’s one catch we often hear regarding productivity, and that is inconsistent Internet connections that downgrade the experience, particularly while conducting conference calls or sharing material from a home office. Best Practice 1: Everyone’s remote work needs are different. But it needn’t be that way.

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How to minimize remote access cyber security threats in 2024

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However, the cloud is one increasingly popular attack surface cybercriminals have homed in on. The key types of exposures, in order of prevalence, include web framework takeover, remote access services, IT and networking infrastructure, file sharing, and database exposures and vulnerabilities.

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What’s next for network operations

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Enterprise networks are undergoing a profound transformation. Traditional enterprise wide area networks, or WANs were designed primarily to connect remote branch offices directly to the data center. More importantly, WANs lack the flexibility and scalability that digital business requires.

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Thinking outside the cloud: bring cloud agility to your entire infrastructure

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Cloud technology is a springboard for digital transformation, delivering the business agility and simplicity that are so important to today’s business. The benefits of cloud for the business, for IT operations, and for employee experiences are clear. Processes become more consistent, predictable, and less prone to manual errors.

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Rapid Digital Transformation Requires Rethinking of Security Frameworks

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The uptick in remote work setups and more digital-first business models are pushing organizations to apply secure access no matter where their users, applications or devices are located. Cybersecurity is top of mind for everyone. The increased adoption of cloud computing also poses inherent challenges.

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What CIOs everywhere can learn from Canada’s nationwide internet outage

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On July 8, 2022, a botched maintenance update on the Rogers ISP network in Canada crashed internet access across the country for at least 12 hours, with some customers experiencing problems for days afterward. The nationwide outage affected phone and internet service for about 12.2 The impact was profound.

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